About The IFSA

The International Freeskiers Association (IFSA) was established in 1996 by freeskiing pioneer Shane McConkey.  Freeskiing in the 1990s was described as different specifications of the alpine ski sport such as off-piste skiing, slopestyle, half-pipe, big air, and skiercross. McConkey believed that the sports in freeskiing needed an athlete driven governing body unlike FIS is to ski racing.  Since then, the sport of freeskiing has grown rapidly and each of the disciplines have evolved into strong individual sports.  Today IFSA is centered on junior and adult big mountain freeskiing competitions.  In 2011 there were more than 70 big mountain competitions across the globe. 

The mission of the IFSA is to enhance the sport of competitive big mountain freeskiing by creating a uniform set of guidelines to ensure consistent and credible competition around North America. We are here to represent the needs and interests of freeskiing competitors and to allow competitors to have a voice in their sport. Our position is to also promote exciting and fun events for competitors, organizers, sponsors, promoters and the general public.  Furthermore, it is our intent to support the industry and to encourage competition growth and knowledge of freeskiing.

 By providing a unified professional body, the IFSA enhances the overall image of freeskiing with credible criteria and measurable judging formats and through the use of media, events and public awareness. The IFSA looks to provide athletes international recognition vital to the growth of our sport.

 The rules and standards of competition shall be enforced by the IFSA in cooperation with promoters, organizers, athletes, and officials. The IFSA reserves the right to amend, add to or change the official guidelines of competition. Event sanctioning is required for a athletes points to be included in the overall tour standings or feeder qualification.

Current IFSA Board of Directors

    • President- Rob Greener
    • Vice President- Chris Paulding
    • Treasurer- Max Kuszaj
    • Head Judge- Jim Jack
    • Secretary- Nicole Greener
    • Athlete- Drew Tabke

    Current IFSA Advisory Board

    • Sherry McConkey
    • Randy Tagawa
    • Eric DesLauriers
    • Mike Leake
    • Eric Schmitz
    • Bryan Barlow
    • Jeff Holden
    • Lhotse Hawk
    • Claire Smallwood

    Current Athlete Board

      • Angel Collinson
      • Josh Daiek
      • Drew Tabke
      • Lars Chickering-Ayers
      • Griffin Post
      • Jacqui Edgerly
      • Jess McMillan
      • Crystal Wright

      IFSA Founder Shane McConkey

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